| Anupam Kher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1955 Shimla, India[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Kirron Kher |
Anupam Kher (Kashmiri/Hindi: अनुपम खेर (Devanagari); born 7 March 1955) is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays.[2] Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well. He has held the post of Chairman of the Censor Board and National School of Drama in India.[2]
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Anupam Kher was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family, and lived in Shimla and did his schooling from D.A.V. School in Shimla. He is an alumnus and a former chairperson of the National School of Drama. Some of his early acting was in plays performed at the Himachal Pradesh University.[3][4]
Kher made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie Aagman. Then in 1984 came Saaransh, where 28-year old Kher played a retired man who has lost his son. He hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle, Sawaal Dus Crore Ka and the recent Lead India. He has had many comic roles but has also played the villain such as his acclaimed role as terrorist Dr. Dang in Karma (1986). For his role in Daddy (1989) he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance. Kher has won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role five times, more than any other actor.
He has starred alongside Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan many times in films such as Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Chaahat (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000) and Veer-Zaara (2004).
He ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2003) and has also been a producer. He produced and starred in the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in the film.
Kher is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), his appearance on the hit TV show ER, and most recently in The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007).
Kher has written and starred in a play about his own life called Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which is directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.[4][5]
Until recently he served as chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and was its director between 2001 and 2004.
In 2007, Anupam Kher, with his batchmate of NSD, Satish Kaushik,[6] started a film production company, Karol Bagh Productions. Their first film, Tere Sang, is being directed by Satish Kaushik.[7]
He has recently been appointed the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation, which strives to improve children's education in India.[8]
In 2011, he starred alongside Mohanlal and Jayaprada in the Malayalam language romantic drama Pranayam. Kher has chosen Pranayam as one of the seven best films of his career.[9]
He also starred in a number of Punjabi films such as Yaaraan naal bahaaraan.
He is also widely regarded as an intellectual talk show participant.[10]
Anupam Kher is married to fellow actor Kirron Kher.[1] Her son, his stepson, is actor Sikander Kher.[11] His brother Raju Kher[1] is also an actor, who appeared in Anupam's directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Also acted as Professor Uttam Chaudhary |
| 2009 | Tere Sang | Also acted in special appearance as a judge |
Actor (Partial filmography, in Hindi language unless noted)
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Aagmaan | ||
| 1984 | Saaransh | B.B. Pradhan | |
| Utsav | Samsthaana's friend | ||
| 1985 | Arjun | ||
| 1985 | Misaal | Rana | |
| 1986 | Karma | Dr. Michael Dang | |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Shyamlal | |
| Zakhmi Aurat | |||
| Pestonjee | Pestonjee | ||
| Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Bhuchaal | ||
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan | Deodhar Shastri | |
| Parinda | Inspector Prakash | ||
| Daddy | Anand | National Film Award - Special Jury Award | |
| Chandni | Ramesh | Cameo | |
| ChaalBaaz | Tribhuvan/Chachaji | ||
| 1990 | Dil | Hazari Prasad | |
| 1991 | Saudagar | Mandhaari Kaka | |
| Lamhe | Prem | ||
| Hum | Girdhar | ||
| Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | Seth Dharamchand | ||
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa | Jagjit "J.J." Singh | |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Major Inder Mohan Lahti | ||
| 1993 | 1942: A Love Story | Raghuvir Pathak | Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Darr | Vijay Awasthi | ||
| Roop ki rani Choron Ka Raja | Jagmohan/Manmohan | ||
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...! | Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary | |
| Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Nilamber | ||
| 1995 | Dil Ka Doctor | ||
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Dharamvir Malhotra | ||
| Papa Kehte Hein | |||
| 1996 | Chaahat | Shambunath Rathore | |
| 1997 | Gudgudee | Ajay Prasad | |
| V.I.P | |||
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Principal Malhotra | |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Mr. Vishwanath | |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Kake | |
| Kya Kehna | Gulshan Bakshi | ||
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Mr. Saxena/Sirjee | ||
| Refugee | Jaan Mohammad | ||
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Vicky Nath | ||
| Dhadkan | Sheetal's father | Special appearance | |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Tamil husband (Muthu Pillai) | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Robin Singh | |
| Bend It Like Beckham | Mr. Bhamra | English-language film | |
| 2003 | Banana Brothers | Ketan | English-language film |
| 2004 | Bride and Prejudice | Mr. Bakshi | English-language film |
| Veer-Zaara | Zakir Ahmed | ||
| ER | Ajay Rasgotra | ||
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Dr. Screwala | |
| Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Professor Uttam Chaudhary | National Film Award - Special Jury Award | |
| Sarkar | Motilal Khurana | ||
| The Mistress of Spices | Geeta's grandfather | English-language film | |
| Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Dayanath Trivedi | ||
| Paheli | Bhanwarlal | ||
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Rajnath Singhania | |
| Shaadi Se Pehle | Rani's father | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Jeetu Prasad | ||
| Khosla Ka Ghosla | Kamal Kishore Khosla | ||
| Jaan-E-Mann | Vakil Chachu (Boney) | ||
| Vivah | Mr. Harischandra | ||
| Apna Sapna Money Money | Satyabol Shastri | ||
| Prateeksha | James Brown | ||
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Reggie's father | |
| Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Shivshankar Sahay | ||
| Victoria No. 203 | |||
| Lust, Caution | Khalid Said ud-Din | Chinese film | |
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron | |||
| Gandhi Park | |||
| 2008 | The Other End of the Line | Rajeev Sethi | English-language film |
| Dhoom Dadakka | Mungilal | ||
| C Kkompany | Mr. Joshi | ||
| A Wednesday! | Prakash Rathod | ||
| Tahaan | Subhan Darr | ||
| De Taali | Abhi's father | ||
| God Tussi Great Ho | Arun's father | ||
| Meerabai Not Out | |||
| 2009 | Victory | Ram Shekhawat | |
| Morning Walk | Joymohan | ||
| Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Meet's father | Punjabi film | |
| Zamaanat | Dr. Madan | ||
| Sankat City | Faujdar | ||
| Life Partner | |||
| Yeh Mera India | Mr. Kaur | ||
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | Vikram "Vicky" Singh | ||
| Wake Up Sid | Ram Mehra | ||
| 2010 | Dabangg | Dayal Babu | |
| You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | English-language film | ||
| Striker | Inspector Farooque | ||
| Pyaar Impossible | |||
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | ||
| Chatur Singh Two Star | |||
| Yeh Faasley | Devindar devilal Dua | ||
| Pranayam | Achutha Menon | Malayalam film with Mohanlal | |
| Mausam | Maharaj Krishna | ||
| Desi Boyz | Suresh Awasthi | ||
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | ||
| Midnight's Children | Ghani | Filming | |
| 2013 | The Silver Linings Playbook | Dr. Patel | Filming |
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